Mannheim Master in Finance, Accounting and Taxation University of Mannheim

The Mannheim Master in Finance, Accounting and Taxation programme (MMFACT) combines three areas that are otherwise often taught separately: corporate finance, accounting and taxation. Students not only learn the subject matter in detail, but also how these areas interact and influence strategic decisions. A particular focus is on data analysis and empirical methods, which are indispensable for modern finance and tax issues. The programme thus trains specialists who understand finance from all perspectives and can support companies in making sustainable, well-founded decisions.

The programme consists of five main areas:

• Business Analytics and Economics (24 ECTS credits): The four courses will teach you the fundamentals of data analysis and business economics.
• CFO Core Competencies (25-35 ECTS credits): This module will provide you with key knowledge of finance, accounting, and taxation. You will acquire precisely the skills that are crucial for a successful career in finance.
• Finance, Accounting and Taxation (at least 19 ECTS credits): You can customise your profile in accordance with your interests and professional goals. The wide selection of in-depth courses allows you to specialise in your desired area.
• Complementary Elective (no more than two courses): Broaden your mind and think outside the box. You can take supplementary courses from other areas of business administration or economics.
• Theses (30 ECTS credits): At the end of your studies, you will complete a research-oriented seminar and write your Master's thesis at one of the participating chairs.

• Undergraduate degree (at least three years or 180 ECTS)
• Prior knowledge in business administration with at least 36 ECTS
• English language skills (level C1 or better, details see below)

Please consult our statute for important details.

The semester contribution amounts to approx. 200 EUR per semester. There are several ticket options for public transport available in the Mannheim-Heidelberg metropolitan area. Each will incur different additional costs.

Approx. 850 to 900 EUR per month to cover all personal expenses

Various student research assistant positions are available to students at the university.

The University of Mannheim has one of the most differentiated scholarship systems among public higher education institutions in Germany, and cooperates with a large network of partners and sponsors.

The university strives to provide international degree-seeking students with the same opportunities as their fellow German students.

There are a number of institutions within the university which offer support in job and career issues. The Career Network is the central information platform of the University of Mannheim focusing on work and career and accompanies students and graduates on their way to start their career with a diverse range of services.

Furthermore, the project "Made in Mannheim – FIT for Career", which is offered by the university’s International Office, aims especially to facilitate the integration of international graduates in the (German) labour market. The project seeks to increase students' career opportunities and strengthen their intention to stay in Germany.

The International Office offers support in finding dorm rooms and private accommodation.
Student halls of residence are the ideal place to get to know not only German students but also fellow students from all over the world. Depending on the hall, you will live with two to eight fellow students in a shared apartment. Every student has their own room, but kitchen, bathroom, and toilet are communal. Additionally, the International Office offers a very limited number of one-bedroom apartments with a small in-room kitchen and bathroom. The kitchens are fully equipped with cooking facilities and a refrigerator.

For generations, the University of Mannheim has been preparing students to take on leadership roles in business, academia, and society. One of the university's strengths in this task is its profile, which is characterised by the economic and social sciences. It is in these fields that the University of Mannheim has repeatedly been ranked as one of the top 20 European research institutions.

Staff members at six schools and departments teach and carry out research in business administration, economics, the humanities, social sciences, law, business informatics, and mathematics.

Global Network

Researchers at the university collaborate with numerous national and international partners. The university has a particularly close relationship with the ZEW – Leibniz Centre for European Economic Research, one of the leading economic research institutes in Germany, the GESIS Leibniz Institute for the Social Sciences, and the Leibniz-Institut für Deutsche Sprache (IDS). The Mannheim Centre for European Social Research (MZES) is the largest research institution for social sciences at a university in Germany, and it is one of the leading institutions of its kind on the international stage.

International Campus

The campus surrounding Mannheim's baroque palace is a place where bright minds from across the globe come together to learn, discuss, research, and prepare to make their mark on the world. Every fifth student at the university comes from abroad to pursue a Bachelor's, Master's, or doctoral degree in Mannheim. Students of the Mannheim Business School also come from overseas to obtain a management qualification at one of the top 25 MBA providers in the world.

Research that Benefits Society

The University of Mannheim is known for its practical orientation and its knowledge transfer with society. Numerous researchers are members of national or international bodies, or they work at institutes or associations that have an advisory role in business, society, and politics. Students are also active in society. The many organisations and associations on campus give them the chance to help make the world a better place.

Mannheim has more than 300,000 residents and is located in Baden-Württemberg at the confluence of the rivers Rhine and Neckar. The city impresses with its diversity: a successful mixture of shopping districts, industrial and service centres, places of cultural interest, art nouveau buildings, the large baroque palace which houses the university, and several extensive recreational areas. The beautiful regions of Odenwald and Palatinate, both of which are very popular for walking and cycling, are close to Mannheim. The symbol of Mannheim is its water tower, a 60-metre-high sandstone colossus next to the city centre, which is characterised by its chessboard-style street grid that is unique in Germany.

Thanks to Mannheim's central location and extensive transport connections, a variety of charming towns are within easy reach, and France and Switzerland are only a relatively short journey away. Frankfurt airport can be reached by train within 30 minutes.